Unexpected Events

Chapter 29 Unexpected Events

Just before Ian was about to take action, the wizard's keen intuition allowed him to sense a sneaky figure in the grass on the other side.

"Fainted and collapsed"

Since there is no Harry Potter novel in this world, Ian doesn't hide anything when casting magic, and without any hesitation, the magic is instantly unleashed.

However, instead of hitting the target, he deliberately deviated two meters and hit a tree next to it.

He did this because he already knew from the other party's gait and movement that the other party was not a parasite.

"There are still survivors here!"

The thought flashed through Ian's mind in an instant. Under the influence of his inherently good nature, his spell deliberately deviated slightly, not striking the figure that he thought was well hidden.

……

"Come out, stranger, and state your purpose."

Ian wasn't a mindless saint; his kindness only prevented the spell from hitting his opponent immediately.

If he confirms that the other party poses no threat and has good intentions, he doesn't mind sharing some supplies, since survival and resources are no longer a concern for him in this world.

If it's someone with ill intentions, then it's even simpler: although the vegetable garden has phosphate fertilizer from wood ash, it still lacks more organic fertilizer.

……

"I meant no harm. There was a big fire here yesterday, so I came to check on it today. I'll be leaving now!"

A clear and gentle voice spoke from the bushes.

Eileen spoke with lingering fear, as the sudden attack had terrified her.

Although it's unclear what weapon the other party was using with that small stick, the fist-sized dent in the tree trunk it left demonstrates that its power was no less than that of a standard-caliber pistol.

Ian looked at the survivor who was slowly walking out in front of him. To his surprise, she was a very beautiful woman with a tall and slender figure, delicate features, and long, straight legs.

Her prominent, towering chest and the soft, feminine features typical of Eastern women strongly suggest she is of mixed Chinese and Western descent, which gives her an overall gentle and delicate appearance.

Although the other person looked somewhat disheveled at the moment, with his long, black, loose hair that hadn't been washed looking dry, and his skin appearing tired and dull due to lack of daily care and dehydration.

However, Ian, who had seen countless people in short videos in his previous life, still discovered the other person's hidden good looks.

Even with such a bare face and disheveled appearance, her beauty hasn't faded; she truly deserves the title of naturally beautiful.

Most importantly, the other person's eyes were free of malice, clean and bright.

Ian deliberately stared at him for a few seconds, and the other man did not flinch, simply meeting his gaze honestly.

"You don't need to be afraid. I'm just being wary of strangers who suddenly appear and need to confirm their purpose."

After all, in an era where the law is practically worthless, everyone must be responsible for their own life, and negligence is tantamount to death.

By the way, my name is Ian, and as you can see, I am a magician.

Perhaps it was the other person's harmless eyes that moved Ian to pity, or perhaps it was the long black hair that made him feel a sense of familiarity.

In short, after he put down the wand that was pointing at the other person, his tone became much more tactful, and he even offered a few words of explanation for his behavior.

"Okay, Ian, you're right. We have to be more careful in this terrible world. You can call me Eileen."

Eileen nodded in agreement, perhaps sensing Ian's goodwill, and then spoke rapidly:

"Actually, I came here with a purpose: to find companions to collect survival supplies together. To be honest, my food reserves have long been exhausted."

"I'm sorry, I have plenty of supplies and have no plans to go out for the time being."

This was Ian's deliberate answer, while he kept an eye on the other person's expression.

I found only disappointment and sadness, and an indescribable pitifulness, but what was commendable was the complete absence of greed and resentment.

In this apocalyptic, cannibalistic world, it is extremely rare to maintain such kindness.

Therefore, Ian also intended to help her, to help this woman who still maintained her kindness in the apocalypse, so he changed the subject and continued:

"However, I can give you a chance to exchange it for food..."

Before Ian could finish speaking, he saw the other person suddenly put one hand on his waist and look at him warily, clearly having misunderstood something.

"...You can earn money by working. Obviously, I plan to grow food and vegetables here, and I really need someone to help me with the farming work."

After he finished speaking, he looked at the woman in front of him with amusement, who was like a frightened rabbit. She clearly realized that she had overthought things and smiled awkwardly.

Before the other party could explain anything, Ian continued:

"If you agree, the tools are over there. Use shovels to dig this entire area a foot deep, break up the hard clods, and then mix it evenly with the wood ash."

After a pause, Ian added, "I hope you can finish this work within three days. This bag of potatoes is your reward. Oh, and by the way, I can provide you with two meals a day during the work period."

After Ian finished speaking, he didn't forget to point to the potatoes he had taken out of his backpack earlier, which he had prepared as seeds. The bag was full of potatoes and weighed about 10 kilograms.

This was a well-considered decision, because no one can gain something for nothing, no matter where they are. Even if you give to someone briefly once, what about afterwards? Countless times?

That would be the most foolish thing to do, because if you don't give him any alms even once, you're creating an enemy for no reason. As the old saying goes, "A small favor is appreciated, but a large one breeds resentment," and Ian understands this perfectly.

Ian made this choice out of both sympathy and admiration for the other person's kind nature.

That's why he planned from the beginning for her to earn money through work, so that they would be comfortable with each other and wouldn't harbor any resentment.

Moreover, it allows you to help the other person in the long term, which can be considered a way of reciprocating their kindness.

The cost was nothing more than a little food, and it was just a matter of him saying a word at Hogwarts.

"Oh, oh, I agree, that's fair, I'll do it now."

Eileen readily agreed, believing it to be the best and safest way to obtain supplies.

Ignoring the somewhat dazed-looking woman, Ian slung his infinitely extendable backpack over his shoulder.

Then he began to look around, searching for suitable trees, and started building his wall.

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(End of this chapter)